Mentoring Sessions

Your membership includes two (2) Mentoring Session credits with a pro writer per membership year.

- Each session is 45 minutes in length
- Review up to three (3) of your original songs
- Receive guidance about songwriting, the music industry, your career goals, etc. This is about you, so make it what you want it to be.
- Skype and phone options available at this time. (We do not currently offer ZOOM as an option for Mentor Sessions.)

 



Meet Our Mentors
Read more about each of our pro songwriter mentors below to help you select the best mentor for you and your songwriting.

For questions or to schedule your session, call 800.321.6008. 
 

RC BannonRC BANNON
Three months after moving to Nashville in 1976 he got his first writers deal with Warner Bros Music. Four months after that he signed a recording contract with CBS. (Columbia). On the second anniversary of his arrival in Nashville, RC received his first No. 1 record, Ronnie Milsap's "Only One      Love In My Life.” 
  
RC's  other No. 1 records are Barbara Mandrell's "One of a Kind, Pair of Fools," and Steve Azar's "(I Don’t Have To Be) Me Til Monday." Other artists he has written hits for include Bobby Bare, Roy Head, Hank Thompson, Charlie McClain, and Louise Mandrell. His song "Loveless Motel," which he wrote and sang, can be heard in the popular movie "The Outsiders." 
 
In 1995 RC met Larry Stewart, lead singer for Restless Heart. Besides playing a lot of golf and writing a lot of songs, they wrote a Top 40 hit for Larry "Why Can't You." Later, RC found a new act in a bar outside of Houston in Katy, Texas, while searching for talent for RCA. His name was Doug Supernaw.who went on to have two #1 records.
 
From 1974 until 1985, when he decided to focus on writing and producing, RC was a recording artist for Capitol, Columbia, and RCA. In the early '80s, he was the music coordinator/producer for "Mandrell Sisters TV Show" on NBC. His other television work includes writing material for Bob Hope's Television Special and Red Skelton's Television Special. 
 
RC recently received the prestigious "2-Million Air Play" award from BMI for "(I Don’t Have To Be Me) Til Monday." Throughout his career he has received various awards, including an Academy of Country Music Award.
His love for cars and golf led him to hosting duties for two television shows ("Performance Plus" and "Tee It Up") on The Nashville Network and ESPN. RC lives in Nashville with his wife Natalie and dog Tex. He is still writing country music. READ MORE
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LACY GREENE

Hometown: Pilot Mtn, NC (or Mount Pilot for those of you who’ve seen the Andy Griffith show)

How long have you been in Nashville? 8 years

When it comes to One-on-One Mentoring, what genres do you focus on? I feel comfortable discussing any genre, but the bulk of my experience is in country, americana and pop.

What are your greatest successes in songwriting?  Signing my first publishing deal, getting to advocate for other songwriters in DC with NSAI, and writing a song that raised over $10k for charity. 
What is your specialty? Lyrics, performing and scrambled eggs. 

Anything else we should know about you as a mentor? I also love discussing all things indie artist (booking, performing, marketing, etc.) if you’re into that! 

Who is your hero and why? My Dad, the first musician in my life and the hardest working guy I’ve ever met.

(Other folks I admire: Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Patty Griffin, Steve Earle, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Darrell Scott, Alison Krauss, etc. That list is long.)

What is your favorite place to eat in Nashville? That list is long too, but currently, Nadeen’s Diner in Hermitage. 

What do you want to be when you grow up? Myself!

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CRAIG MONDAY
Hometown: Luttrell, Tennessee 
 
How long have you been in Nashville? 22 years  
 
When it comes to One-on-One Mentoring, what genres do you focus on? Mainly Country
 
Greatest successes in songwriting? My “greatest successes” would definitely be the great friends I have made while living in Nashville, but if you’re asking about songs specifically, it would be having songs recorded by, Kenny Cheney, Randy Houser, Vince Gill, Diamond Rio, Amy Grant, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jamey Johnson.
 
What is your specialty? Probably lyrics
 
Anything else we should know about you as a mentor? I’ve enjoyed getting to meet all the new writers coming to town since I’ve been part of the mentor program.
 
Who is your hero and why? My mom, and there’s not enough space on the internet to list why. 
 
What is your favorite place to eat in Nashville? I’m not picky about food. I like it all.
 
What do you want to be when you grow up? Alive, a son, a brother, and a friend.
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BENITA HILL
Singer/songwriter Benita Hill has had her songs  recorded in nearly all genres of music-country, rock, pop, jazz, gospel, Broadway and musical theater. As a recording artist, she has released seven CDs of her original music to outstanding critical reviews. She has toured as a background singer with the Allman Brothers, J.J.Cale, Conway Twitty and many others. Hers is the voice  of  “Santa Baby” for the international Jaguar Automobiles television commercials. Her songs have been recorded by Isaac Hayes, Crystal Gayle, Grammy winner  Kirk Whalum, Take 6 and more; but she is best know as the co-writer of two number one hit songs by  Garth Brooks: “It’s Your Song” and  “Two Pina Coladas”.  She’s also a co-writer with Brooks on “Weekend” for his platinum selling album “Gunslinger” as well as appearing on his multi-platinum selling boxed sets “The Ultimate Collection,”Triple Live “ and newest 2021 release, FUN.
Benita’s self-produced documentary, “The Healing Power Of A Song” has been broadcast on public television and on the Blue Highways cable television network as well as co-writing six songs for the international movie musical “Cooking For Two”. Her most recent album of original, modern torch songs called NOIR establishes her range as a timeless songwriter and artist of depth, humor and insight. And she loves the opportunity to serve as a mentor for  NSAI members who wish to improve their craft and learn more about the process and business of songwriting!
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